Fresh & Fired Up with Dr. Emily & Hailee

Author: Dr. Emily Marshall

Doctor, entrepreneur, and speaker Emily Marshall along with her co-host, online personal trainer and nutrition coach, Hailee Piendl drop weekly gems designed to help women flourish in all aspects of their health and fitness! Together they're empowering women to feel strong, healthy, and vibrant for what they love most in life! Subscribe to Fresh & Fired Up on Apple, Spotify, & YouTube. Follow Dr. Emily @dremilymarshall & Hailee @hailee_fitblog We would love to hear from you!
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Working Out But Feeling Worse? The Missing Link Between Burnout, Concussions & Nervous System Overload
Episode 193
Tuesday, 21 April, 2026

If you're working out consistently but feeling more exhausted, foggy, or worse after… this is the missing piece. In last week's episode, we talked about burnout. Today, we're breaking down what happens when you keep pushing anyway. In this episode of Fresh & Fired Up, Dr. Emily Marshall and Hailee Piendl explain why exercise can start to backfire—especially when your nervous system is already overwhelmed or recovering from injury. We dive into the science of concussions, brain energy depletion, and why workouts can worsen symptoms instead of improving them. You'll learn how to recognize the signs early, adjust your training, and rebuild your capacity so exercise actually supports your energy and recovery. In this episode, we cover: • why workouts can make you feel worse (not better) • the connection between burnout, concussions, and nervous system overload • signs you need to scale back your training • how neck injuries impact performance and recovery • breathing techniques (crocodile + 90/90) to regulate your system • how to safely return to exercise and rebuild capacity If you've ever thought, "why do I feel worse when I'm doing everything right?"—this episode will give you clarity and direction.